The GenerelOpen app supposedly allows people to search more efficiently, however, research shows that it operates as an adware-type app. Adware is software that feeds users with intrusive advertisements. These apps sometimes also collect information relating to users' browsing habits. In most c
Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, TotalRecipeSearch is a browser-hijacking app that supposedly allows access to food recipes. Judging on appearance alone, TotalRecipeSearch may seem legitimate, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker
CyberGate is one of many remote access tools (RATs) that allow users to control other connected computers remotely. Cyber criminals often use these programs for malicious purposes such as to steal personal, sensitive information and misuse it to generate revenue. People who have computers infected
EasyWay supposedly allows users to quickly search for places, get directions, and see live maps directly from a new browser tab or window. This app may seem to be a legitimate tool, however, it is a browser hijacker that changes settings and collects user-information. Since most people download a
inspiranius[.]com is a rogue site, similar to lesindingretne.info, prioritynotifications.com, dingboronhartal.pro, and others. It redirects users to other compromised and/or potentially harmful sites, which proliferate dubious content. Using social engineering tactics, inspiranius[.]com tricks use
Sakula is software categorized as a remote access trojan (RAT). Generally, programs of this type are used by cyber criminals to control infected computers remotely and perform tasks that enable them to generate revenue in various ways. Typically, victims are unaware that the Sakula RAT is install
Coharos is yet another ransomware-type infection from the Djvu family. This malware is designed to stealthily infiltrate computers and encrypt most stored data. During encryption, Coharos appends each filename with the ".coharos" extension (hence its name). For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to
DarkComet is the name of a remote access/administration tool (RAT). Programs of this type are designed to control systems through a remote network connection. I.e., to control computers and perform various tasks remotely using another computer. Cyber criminals often try to trick people into insta
Discovered by Alex Svirid, Yoba is categorized as ransomware. Ransomware-type programs are used to extort money from people with infected computers. They are designed to encrypt files and prevent access unless victims pay the ransom. Like most programs of this type, Yoba renames encrypted files an
Discovered by dnwls0719, 2k19cry is a part of the Paradise ransomware family (and similar to 2k19sys). These programs are designed to encrypt (lock) files and deny access to them unless a ransom is paid. This particular ransomware renames all encrypted files by adding a random string of character